Pennsylvania unveils new consumer brochure
The Center for Dairy Excellence has unveiled a new consumer brochure made possible by a grant from the Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association.
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Energy cost run-up drives retail food prices
Retail food prices at the supermarket increased during the second quarter of 2011, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey.
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Studies show chocolate milk beneficial after aerobic exercise
According to DairyReporter.com two studies from the University of Texas Research show chocolate milk is a better option to help the body refuel, rehydrate and recover following a workout than a carbohydrate drink or water.
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Older Americans need more calcium
Milk marketers may want to look toward a new target audience.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Connecticut and Yale University shows that older men and women consume less calcium through their diets than younger adults, and may need to adjust their food intake or increase their use of calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis.
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Celebrate June Dairy Month by raising a glass of milk to Midwest dairy farm families
June Dairy Month, an annual celebration that began in 1937, is traditionally a time to reflect on dairy foods and the industry that makes it possible. It was created as a way to help distribute extra milk when cows started on pasture in the summer months. Today, its rich history continues, with communities, companies and people from all over the country observing June Dairy Month in a variety of ways.
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Wal-Mart sales continue to sag; retailer raising some food prices
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported U.S. sales fell for the eighth consecutive quarter as expensive gasoline pressured consumers, and the largest retailer said it is raising prices for some foods to offset inflation in meat, milk and other products.
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Supermarket milk prices rise by most in three years, beef, pork also up
Supermarket milk prices during April posted the largest increase in three years and beef and pork both jumped more than 10 percent for the second consecutive month, fueling a broader food inflation trend that’s pushed Americans’ grocery bills higher this year.
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U.S. households spending nearly $4,000 less than worldwide counterparts
The average American household is spending $3,820 less for food each year in comparison to their counterparts around the world.
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Greek yogurt continues to gain market share
The increasing popularity of Greek yogurt could be an opportunity for local dairy processors.
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Top 10 dietary trends that could impact dairy
This week, the Dairy Council of California released an updated list of dietary and consumer trends that are likely to impact the dairy industry in the next one to three years.
Topping the list, an acknowledgement of skyrocketing diabetes rates and how they will impact the health of Americans.
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Put ag spending in perspective
Policy debates are currently dominated by the budget. While this is true regardless of whether or not the topic is agriculture related spending, the heat has been put on ag spending — specifically farm programs — in many recent popular press articles. It is not difficult to find criticisms of farm programs and claims of their partisan motivations, and attacks against proposals which seem light on farm program spending cuts.
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- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
- Ag markets generally mixed to start this week
- USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program sign-up
- South Dakota State University dairy faculty works With USAID
- What are the drivers of profit in your dairy herd?
- Fire kills 17 calves at Idaho farm
